Accounting Supervisor

Accounting Supervisor Overview

• The Accounting Supervisor will oversee financial operations for regulated clients in the financial services industry, ensuring compliance and accuracy in reporting.
• This remote role offers occasional travel to client sites, providing flexibility and dynamic work experiences.
• Collaborate with a well-established CPA firm known for its expertise in financial services accounting and compliance.
• Opportunity to work with broker-dealers, investment advisers, and private funds, enhancing industry knowledge.
• Leverage your accounting expertise to prepare financial statements, regulatory filings, and monthly FOCUS reports.
• Gain exposure to US GAAP standards and advanced financial analysis techniques.
• Contribute to annual audits and regulatory exams, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
• Enhance your professional credentials with support for obtaining FINRA Series 27 FinOp licensing.

Accounting Supervisor Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Supervise the full-cycle general ledger financial close process and related activities for clients.
• Manage monthly close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Analyze general ledger activity and prepare balance sheet analyses for various accounts.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and quarterly FOCUS reports for broker-dealers.
• Calculate monthly net capital, including non-allowable assets, haircut charges, and aggregate indebtedness.
• Assist in preparing regulatory filings and annual financial statements for clients.
• Support clients during annual audits and regulatory exams, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Utilize QuickBooks and Excel for financial operations and reporting tasks.

Accounting Supervisor Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting; CPA license preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience; 7 years preferred.
• FINRA Series 27 FinOp license preferred; willingness to obtain within one year required.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel; solid understanding of US GAAP standards.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in financial reporting.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills for client interactions.
• Ability to work remotely with occasional travel to client sites.
• Self-starter with reliable follow-through and commitment to excellence.